Successful sand shots

When you’re on the beach, you might love playing in the sand, but when you’re trying to get a good score on the golf course, it may be the last thing you want to see.

Sand shots are notoriously tricky to get right. It doesn’t matter how well equipped you are with all latest women’s golf clothing and equipment, you might struggle to get the ball to go where you intend it to.

Help is at hand

You’re certainly not alone in dreading sand shots. The good news is, help is at hand. By browsing the web, you can pick up plenty of hints and tips when it comes to these manoeuvres. For example, writing on About.com recently, expert Marty Fleckman suggested that being successful depends on three things: correct setup, proper technique and a consistent point of entry.

The specialist, who is director of instruction at the BlackHorse Golf Club, recommended using a sand wedge when playing short sands shots around the green. These clubs can vary from 55 to 58 degrees of loft with eight to 12 degrees of bounce, he noted.

Preparing

Mr Fleckman added: “Once you have the correct setup with the same amount of weight on each foot, the face of the club should be slightly open. This puts loft on the ball and allows the back portion of the bottom of the club to bounce off the sand, as opposed to having the leading edge dig into the sand.”

He went on to suggest that there should be an immediate breaking of the hands as you start the backswing, helping to produce a more vertical swing that encourages the club to enter the sand about two inches behind the ball.

According to the expert, what you’re trying to do is take as little sand as possible without contacting the ball. Meanwhile, you should allow the sand to lift the ball from the bunker, he added.

Cupping

As you make contact with the sand, there should be a cupping of the left wrist, he advised. Describing this motion, he remarked: “Assume you are wearing a watch on your left wrist and the face, as usual, is pointing outward. When contacting the sand on the forward swing, you should try to take the back of your left hand and move it towards your watch face, thereby creating wrinkles underneath your left wrist.” This helps to lift the ball into the air with backspin.

Peruse our website

Armed with tips like these, you might be keen to get back out onto the golf course to test your skills. To help you make the most of your games, you can invest in some stylish and comfy new clothes. Here at LeSports we offer an impressive selection of items, including ladies’ waterproof golf trousers, ladies’ waterproof golf trousers and much more.

The great thing is, ordering products via our online catalogue is quick and easy and because we go out of our way to offer superb value for money, you needn’t break the bank. We stock items from many of the top brands, including Adidas, Green Lamb and Fila.

Your choice of stylish golf clothes

Finally, the weather’s starting to improve and you might be looking forward to getting plenty of rounds of golf in this spring and summer.

However, before you step out onto the course, it’s important that you’ve got all the women’s golf clothes you need to help ensure you look and feel the part.

Top that

Here at LeSports we’re passionate about these garments and should have everything you need. For example, you can take a look at the impressive variety of tops we offer. Whether you’re after ladies’ golf shirts, sweaters, roll necks, cardigans, slipovers or anything else, we can help.

Because we cater specifically to female golfers you won’t be stuck for choice. Let’s face it, British weather is nothing if not unpredictable, so it’s important that you have a range of clothes that can help you cope with all conditions. By stocking up on different styles of top, you can ensure you’re able to deal with any weather.

If you’re looking for something vibrant to bring a bit of cheer to your endeavours of the golf course, perhaps the Green Lamb Ladies Cable Knit Golf Sweater in pink would be ideal. This stylish item is made from fine cable knit and features a V neck and contrasting trim.

Check out our trousers

We also offer an impressive variety of women’s golf trousers, including cropped versions that are ideal when temperatures start to rise. You might be pleased to note that we sell waterproof versions too. It’s always wise to have a pair or two of these in your wardrobe. As long as you dress suitably, there’s no need to let the odd shower or two put you off your game.

You can rest assured that all of our trousers are of the highest quality and our range features products from top brands including Adidas, Hi Tec and Calvin Klein.

If you want to look like a true professional, maybe the Ashworth Ladies Golf Trousers would be perfect for you. These stylish and comfortable garments come with a button closure complete with zip and belt loops, two front pockets and buttoned rear pockets. These are handy for keeping your score card and tees in.

Accessorise

You might love to accessorise all your outfits and there’s no reason why you shouldn’t do the same on the golf course. We offer an array of accessories that can complement your golfing ensembles perfectly. For example, we sell belts, bags, visors, caps and gloves.

No need to break the bank

Golf can be a pricey pastime, but if you’re shrewd there are lots of ways to save money. For example, by being savvy and coming to us for your golf clothes, you can help ensure you don’t overspend. We don’t believe you should have to pay the earth to get your hands on fashionable and practical golfing attire and so we ensure our products represent great value for money.

To see our full selection, just take a look around the rest of our website. You won’t be disappointed by the variety of clothes we offer and our prices may bring a smile to your face.

Perfecting your putting

As a sport, golf has really opened up to women over recent years. Whereas in the past, golf clubs were often seen as the preserve of men, women are now a common sight on fairways and greens and there are plenty of talented female golfers on the world circuit.

To help ensure you get the most from your sessions on the course, it’s well worth investing in some of the stylish and practical ladies’ golf wear available. Meanwhile, you might also want to take heed of some tips to help enhance your technique.

Putting

Despite being the shortest shots, putts can be among the trickiest to get right. However, by bearing in mind a few key principles, you might be able to boost your putting skills.

According to a BBC article, getting this right comes from developing a smooth rhythm. It suggested that there are no “hard and fast rules” when it comes to putting and you can develop any style you like as long as it delivers a smooth and reliable stroke.

Wrists

The article suggested that very few top golfers break their wrists when they putt, instead letting their “arms hang loosely” and holding their putters lightly so both “hang like a pendulum from the shoulders”.

It added that you should set the ball near your front foot, with the club face square to the target line and your eyes over the ball. It’s important to keep your hands level ahead of the ball through the stroke, the news source suggested.

Smoothly

The next step is to move the putter away smoothly with your arms hinging from your shoulders rather than your elbows or wrists and it’s good practice to keep the putter head as low to the ground as possible. Keeping the club on a line square to the target, you can swing back and then forth.

Tempo

The article went on to draw attention to the importance of maintaining tempo through the swing, accelerating slightly into the ball.

It added: “Watch the putter head strike the back of the ball on the upswing, feeling almost as if the palm of your right hand is striking it towards the target. The best putting strokes look smooth because the club is swung back and forward at the same speed.”

You should then follow through to the hole with the club and not your eyes and it’s good practice to keep eye contact on the spot where the ball was rather than trying to see where it’s gone, the article went on to note, stating: “Practice counting two seconds in your head before you allow yourself to see how well you’ve done.”

Looking and feeling the part

In order to help ensure you get the most from your experiences on the golf course, whether you’re lining up a putt on the green or driving the ball down the fairway, it’s important you look and feel good.

To check out the impressive selection of ladies’ golf trousers, ladies’ golf polo shirts and other items we offer here at LeSports, just take a look around our website.

Good shoes are a must on the golf course

Before you head out to play a round of golf, whether for fun or as part of a competition, you have to think about what you’ll wear. These days, there are plenty of stylish ladies’ golf clothes for you to take your pick from.

Among the most important items you select are your shoes. After all, while you’re playing golf, your feet can come under lots of strain and it’s vital that your footwear is practical and comfy. If your feet are sore, it can be really tricky to concentrate on your game.

Take your pick

Here at LeSports we’re well aware of the significance of these products and we offer an impressive range of women’s golf shoes. By taking a look around our website, you should be able to find the perfect pair for you.

With footwear from just £29.99, you won’t have to break the bank to access the products you’re after and we stock items from top brands including Hi Tec and Adidas. Because we concentrate solely on female golfers, you can be confident that you’ll benefit from plenty of choice. This means you won’t have to compromise in terms of looks or practicality and we even offer free UK delivery.

Adidas Ladies Driver Isabelle 3.0 Waterproof Golf Shoes

Perhaps our Adidas Ladies Driver Isabelle 3.0 Waterproof Golf Shoes in white featuring flamingo pink stripes would suit you perfectly. These shoes are 100 per cent waterproof, meaning you won’t have to suffer soggy feet even on wet days.

They also boast a lightweight upper with CLIMAPROOF for enhanced comfort and durability and they have a THINTECH low profile outsole with six cleats for improved stability. As if this isn’t enough, they feature a TRAXION™ outsole for secure grip in all conditions and they have an AdiWEAR sole for maximum durability and traction.

Hi-Tec Ladies Covent Gardens Golf Shoes

Another fabulous option is the Hi-Tec Ladies Covent Gardens Golf Shoe in white and stone. These products come with full grain leather uppers, Dri-Tec waterproof membranes, soft textile linings for added comfort and wax laces.

They also have a medial roll bar to enable your left foot to roll more easily on the backswing and your right toe to roll as you follow through.

Nike Ladies Course Air Accel Golf Shoes

If you’re a big fan of Nike products, maybe the Nike Ladies Course Air Accel Golf Shoes will tempt you. They are 100 per cent waterproof and come with leather uppers complete with Watershield waterproof membranes.

They also have Airliner sockliners and the world’s fastest cleat changing system.

Wear them in

Before you start a full round of golf or take part in a competition wearing your new ladies’ golf shoes, it’s a good idea to wear them in. Shoes can take a little time to mould to the shape of your feet and so it’s wise to start off with shorter outings and you should take some blister plasters with you just in case. Good quality socks can also help.